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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,460

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,960

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,141

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,047

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720112011
ModelMX-5 MiataExplorerExplorer
TrimGrand TouringXLTLimited
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,650 $31,520 $37,535
Base Invoice $22,767 $29,479 $34,952
Premium Package 2 1,250    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,100    
Rear spoiler 350    
All-weather floor mats 45 75 75
Satellite radio 430    
Cargo net 40    
AWD   2,000 2,000
Premium Package 2 1,074    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,013    
Rear spoiler 280    
All-weather floor mats 36 64 64
Satellite radio 344    
Cargo net 32    
AWD   1,820 1,820
Options (change) 3,215 2,075 2,075
Options (change) 2,779 1,884 1,884
Destination 595 825 825
Total Price $28,460 $34,420 $40,435
Total Invoice $26,141 $32,188 $37,661

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,275
Model Year200720112011
ModelMX-5 MiataExplorerExplorer
TrimGrand TouringXLTLimited
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine163hp I4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG17/23 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 6390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$28,460$34,420$40,435
Adjustments for Features0-1,895-6,010
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,460$32,525$34,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,900
Total Invoice$26,141$32,188$37,661
Adjustments for Features0-1,772-5,598
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,141$30,416$32,063
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,647

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Features Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200720112011
ModelMX-5 MiataExplorerExplorer
TrimGrand TouringXLTLimited
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power rear side windows $200$200
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key$250 $250
Remote start  $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100
Wind blocker, small$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Brake assist $50$50
Curve control $50$50
Hill descent control $250$250
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera  $200
Roll bar$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Terrain selector $200$200
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter $0$0
Intermittent wipers$0  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Convertible top$3000  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Outside temperature display $50$50
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated front seats$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Stowable third row seats $600$600
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$6,560$8,455$12,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,895$6,010
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,772-5,598

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072011
ModelMX-5 MiataExplorer
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Wheelbase91.7 in112.6 in
Length157.3 in197.1 in
Width67.7 in78.9 in
Height49.0 in70.4 in
Curb Weight2,527 lb.4,752 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
5.3 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
5.343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
5.380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested75056%
Total Not Requested60044%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%

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